Parel's Hindmata theatre witnessed a rare generosity of spirit on Monday as moviegoers emptied the auditorium for 45 cancer-stricken kids who had come for a special screening of the movie, Tanhaji. The kids were set to miss the screening over miscommunication between the theatre and the organisers — until the seated patrons chose to rise to the occasion. The goof-up happened as the theatre reserved tickets for a 10.30 am show while the organisers had asked for the 2.30 pm show.

It so happened that the Dream and Happiness Foundation booked 120 tickets for cancer patients, their parents and for volunteers working at the Tata Memorial Hospital. The organisers sought seats for the 2.30 pm show and informed the invitees accordingly. But the theatre reserved seats for the 10.30 am show instead. Organisers realised the goof-up only 30 minutes before the screening was to begin.